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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival, June 9 to 18, has unveiled the titles in contention for awards in its four main feature-length sections: main competition, Asian New Talent, Animation film and documentary. These are eligible for the festival’s prestigious Golden Goblet Awards, winners of which will be announced at the Shanghai Grand Theater on the evening of June 17. While SIFF remains the only mainland China festival to be accredited as a so-called A-list event by the International Federation of Film Producers (FIAPF), its selections are largely separate and distinct from those at other major international festivals.

Prince Harry was spotted giving William a "thunderous look" during the King's Coronation ceremony, according to a body language expert. The Duke of Sussex was sitting two rows behind his brother for the crowning of his father and the Queen Consort in Westminster Abbey yesterday.

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has returned to California after catching a British Airways flight within hours of his father King Charles’ Coronation. Harry arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at around 7.30pm local time (3.30am UK) to reunite with his son on his birthday. Prince Archie turned four on Saturday and spent the day with his mother, Meghan Markle, at their US home.

unofficial holiday for fans of the franchise — May 4.The date, also known as May the Fourth, has been adopted as “Star Wars Day” because the date sounds like the signature quote from the movies: “May the force be with you.” Some devotees decided to make it their wedding day. Six couples tied the knot on Thursday in 15-minute ceremonies at the Highland Universal Gathering Spot in Akron with the original 1978 movie, “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” playing in the background.

Prince Harry watched on as the crown was placed on his father King Charles III's head at the Coronation.

A quiet moment. King Charles III had a special message for Prince William following the homage at the coronation on Saturday, May 6.

A moving father-son moment. Prince William participated in the coronation of his father, King Charles III, by paying homage to the new monarch.

In less than a week’s time King Charles will be crowned, and new information provided by organisers reveals that the hordes of people watching, both in person and on screen, will be invited to join a “chorus of millions” in swearing allegiance to the King. 

Prince Louis turned five on April 23 and proud parents Prince William and Kate Middleton have shared an adorable snap to mark the occasion.The picture was taken by acclaimed portrait photographer Millie Pilkington in the grounds of Windsor just a week ago and shows that the royals are really just like us. It shows mum Kate getting messy as she pushed her son in a wheelbarrow full of mud and plants as the youngster laughs playfully.

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The forthcoming coronation of King Charles III isn’t far off now. It’s set for May 6 at Windsor Castle across the pond. But things have NOT been going well with booking stars!

Daniel Craig is "deeply saddened" by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The British actor, who famously starred alongside The Queen in a sketch for the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony, issued a statement to the PA news agency after the monarch passed away on Thursday at the age of 96. "I, like so many, was deeply saddened by the news today and my thoughts are with the royal family, those she loved and all those who loved her," he said.

Paul McCartney, Elton John and Robbie Williams, has started to recirculate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.The UK’s longest-reigning monarch passed away yesterday (September 8) at her Balmoral estate in Scotland, aged 96.As tributes continue to be paid to the Queen, footage of memorable moments from across her reign are being broadcast on TV networks and online.Footage of the star-studded Diamond Jubilee Concert, which took place outside Buckingham Palace in central London on June 4, 2012 to mark the Queen’s 60th year on the throne, is one such moment being remembered.Organised by Take That‘s Gary Barlow, the concert featured performances from the likes of John, Williams, Grace Jones, Ed Sheeran, Kylie Minogue, Tom Jones, Stevie Wonder and Madness.McCartney closed the show with a short set that included ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, ‘All My Loving’, ‘Let It Be’, ‘Live and Let Die’ and ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’.You can see official BBC footage of the concert-ending firework display below.McCartney was among a host of famous names to pay tribute to the Queen following the news of her death yesterday, writing: “God bless Queen Elizabeth II[.] May she rest in peace[.] Long live The King.”Elton John, meanwhile, spoke about the monarch during his show in Toronto, Canada last night.“She was an inspiring presence to be around — I’ve been around her and she was fantastic,” John told the crowd.

Sting has revealed that he had a ‘quiet weep’ yesterday following the death of the Queen.Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully with children, the now-King Charles III and Princess Anne, at her bedside in Balmoral at the age of 96.News of the Queen’s death came after it was announced at lunchtime on Thursday that she was under medical supervision and ‘comfortable’.In response to the news of her death, the singer took to social media to share a picture of Her Majesty early on Friday morning, before adding a touching statement.‘I had a quiet weep for the Queen, I am sad for my country and what it has lost,’ he said of the monarch.The former frontman of The Police, 70, was among many legendary figures from the music industry who posted tributes to social media.I had a quiet weep for the Queen, I am sad for my country and what it has lost. Sting CBE.

Paul McCartney has joined those offering tributes to Queen Elizabeth II, following her death at 96.Stars have shared their fondest memories of Her Majesty on social media after Buckingham Palace confirmed that she had died, earlier today.The Beatles legend was among those, taking to Twitter with a stunning portrait of the monarch.‘God bless Queen Elizabeth II May she rest in peace Long live The King,’ he captioned the upload.The 80-year-old wasn’t the only member of the fab four to pay his condolences, with Ringo Starr following suit.‘God bless Queen Elizabeth peace and love to all the family peace and love Ringo,’ he penned, beside a string of emoji.God bless Queen Elizabeth II May she rest in peaceLong live The KingPaul McCartney pic.twitter.com/fK9wXqkAsaHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died after 70 years on the throne, with her death announced by Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022. She died at the age of 96 surrounded by her family at her home in Balmoral, including her son and heir to the throne Charles, the Prince of Wales, and her grandsons, the Duke Of Cambridge, Prince William and the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry.Follow Metro.co.uk's live blog for the latest updates.God bless Queen Elizabeth peace and love to all the family peace and love Ringo.

Cheeky cousins! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent meeting with Queen Elizabeth II “may have” been arranged by the Duke of Sussex’s cousin Princess Eugenie, who is thought of as “the go-between or a middle man” within the royal family, royal expert Jonathan Sacerdoti exclusively tells Us Weekly.

Black Country, New Road have announced their first tour dates with their new line-up – see the full list of dates below.Back in February, the band’s founding vocalist and guitarist Isaac Wood announced his departure just days before they released their second album, ‘Ants From Up There’.In a statement alongside news of Wood’s departure, the remaining six members revealed that they would be continuing as a band, and have now shared full details of a 2022 tour featuring all new music.“We’re incredibly pleased to announce our touring dates for 2022,” they told fans on social media. “We’re looking forward to sharing what we’ve been working on with you.

This perennial meme has gotten a coronavirus twist.